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Rodeo wraps up as District 3 moves on to the State Finals

Courtesy/Kathy Prendergast/CHSRA District 3California High School Rodeo Association District 3’s Cheyanne Carpenter and Clayton Brum display the saddles presented to them May 5 for All Around; the ceremony marked the end of the 2012-13 regular rodeo season. The pair now moves on with other District 3 cowboys and cowgirls to the State Championships June 10-14 in Bishop.

It was made official May 4-5 as California High School Rodeo Association District 3 closed out its regular rodeo season at the Lincoln Arena.

Two familiar faces, Cheyanne Carpenter and Clayton Brum, received their saddles for All Around performances for both cowgirls and cowboys. The easy-in-the-saddle duo are multiple All Around winners, including last year.

“The past four years of high school rodeo, on top of the three years before that of junior high rodeo, have definitely been seven years that I will never forget,” said Carpenter. “As I reflect upon the past seven years, I wouldn't change a single moment if I could.”

Brum tallied 792 points participating in saddle bronc riding, bull riding, cutting and header in team roping. The junior should be back next year to perhaps add another saddle to his growing collection.

Reserved All-Around Cowboy was Clayton Biglow and Katie Rice was Reserved All-Around Cowgirl. Rookie Cowboy went to Cody Buchanan and Molly Sparrowk was named Rookie Cowgirl.

Cheyanne Carpenter offered her reflections on the loss of Dionoti “Dino” Mosley of Middletown and CHSRA District 2. Mosley was a bull rider, who was killed in an automobile accident earlier this month.

“Lastly, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Mosley family for their loss,” Carpenter said. “Dino was an amazing young man and may he continue to ‘ride rank’ up above.

“I wish the best of luck to those along their journey of high school rodeo and life in general,” she added. “Be sure to make the most of every minute because it doesn't last forever.”

UPDATE _ District 3 junior state alternate Wyatt Dornbush has received word he will be competing at the Junior National Finals in New Mexico in late June. Dornbush will compete in chute dogging.